US 49W over Yazoo River
FairYazoo County, Mississippi · 2.0 MI N SR 3 · Structure no. 21000494822070A
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 3,748 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 49W over Yazoo River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 49W over Yazoo River in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,550 by 2043. The structure is 3,748 ft (1,142.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 49W over Yazoo River built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 49W over Yazoo River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does US 49W over Yazoo River carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US 49W over Yazoo River?
The structure is 3,748 ft (1,142.5 m) long with a longest span of 328 ft (100 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 49W over Yazoo River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.